Sankofa African Dance Company was founded in 1995 by Dover City Councilman Reuben Salters.  Energetic and exciting, Sankofa is comprised of a talented, creative selection of young people from Inner City Dover, Delaware and throughout the Central Delaware Area.  Dedicated to dance and percussion arts, this youthful company studies under some of the finest dance teachers, choreographers and percussion artists in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Steeped in the Guinea Tradition and the West African model of drum and dance, the Company was compelled to visit West Africa and get first hand percussion and dance knowledge from those we emulate.  Not satisfied with great teachers, Sankofa has traveled to Senegal, West Africa and The Gambia to perfect the dance and drumming skills that are rehearsed relentlessly  - by members and a dedicated staff of professionals and volunteers.  These student/artists have made Sankofa one of Delaware’s most sought after performing arts groups. Sankofa has performed for such important events as the annual Rev.